Americans are going to college in record numbers. In fact, 63.3% of citizens ages 18 to 30 have or are on track to earn degrees,according to PayScale.com. And theU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showsjob seekers with college educations are still twice as likely to land a position as those without. These facts combine to create rising job opportunities in the college ranks, which help make teaching jobs less stressful than ever before.

Other reasons for its ranking? Being at the pinnacle of one's field, students choose to be there, performance isn't based on standardized tests, and the opportunity to earn tenure. So, everyone else....enjoy your stressful jobs...I'm going torelax here at my desk.